Suitable candidates are likely to be undergraduates in their last year at university studying economics, economic history, PPE (philosophy, politics and economics), a closely related subject such as banking and finance, or a joint honours degree in which economics forms a substantial component. We will also consider candidates who already have a Masters degree in economics or limited work experience. However, if you have two or more years of work experience we would recommend that you apply directly for a position as an economist. We hope to be in a position to sponsor strong candidates who need a visa to allow them to work in Singapore.
Capital Economics is committed to equal opportunities. We aim to employ graduate trainees from diverse backgrounds and welcome applications from women and ethnic minorities.
By submitting a CV and covering letter. Direct applications only please (no agencies).
The strongest candidates will typically be interviewed twice by our economist who runs the scheme, Marcel Thieliant. There is also a writing test.
When is the deadline for applications?
The deadline for applications is Friday 9th December.
When will I hear from you?
Interviews will take place in December and January. Candidates who are invited to an interview will hear from us before the end of December.
During your first two or three years you will be based at our head office in Singapore. Subsequently, you may remain in Singapore but you could alternatively apply for positions in our overseas offices, in London, New York and Toronto.
In all our offices we have a hybrid working policy, whereby most economists work in the office two days per week and from home the rest of the week. Economists can work in the office more frequently if they want to and several do so. Regardless of their working arrangements, economists in the company are in regular contact through daily company-wide and team calls. Capital Economics has a flexible working policy that allows for further flexibility to working hours or place of work, subject to manager and HR approval.
We offer a competitive starting salary and there is potential for a discretionary, performance-related annual bonus at the end of each calendar year. More details will be provided to candidates who are invited to interview.
Benefits:
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- Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
- 24 days annual leave per annum plus birthday leave.
- Health insurance.
- Flexible working policy.
- Training & development.
- Promotion opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity policies.
Are there opportunities for progression and promotion?
Capital Economics is a rapidly growing global company and is steadily expanding its services. There will be plenty of opportunities for progression and promotion for those who develop into skilled, capable and enthusiastic economists.
To see what our former UK graduate trainees are doing now, see here.
Graduates work closely with our established economists and get significant on-the-job training. They also participate in a monthly graduate reading group as well as company-wide formal training activities including regular internal classes covering a wide range of practical skills and internal seminars on economics topics. There is also the opportunity to join an internal economics book club as well as to join the company wide mentor scheme.
Subject to satisfactory progress in your first year, you will have the opportunity to undertake part-time study for a Masters degree in economics or a related subject, funded by Capital Economics.
When will the Fast-Track Economist Scheme start?
Successful candidates will start their employment with Capital Economics in May 2023.
What is the selection process?
All applications are read by an economist. We typically invite 10 to 15 applicants to do a writing test and a first interview. The best candidates are then invited to a second interview.
In the interviews, we will discuss your academic background, any related work experience and your knowledge of economics. The interviews will be conducted by Marcel Thieliant, who runs the scheme. We expect to make job offers in January.